Career
Costa started his career with Morrinhos in 2013. Later in the year he signed for Rioverdense. In 2014, he joined Grêmio Anápolis.
He made 14 appearances for the club scoring 2 goals.
On 30 June 2014, he was transferred to Porto B.
On 8 July 2015, Roniel was loaned to Paços de Ferreira. He made his debut in the Primeira Liga on 17 August 2015 in a game against Académica de Coimbra and scored on his debut.